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Dec
5
7:00 AM
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Suggested by:
Kenneth
8,7 miles first day Mostly up hill
6.7 miles second day mostly down hill
Start at Twentymile Ranger Station
Head north on Wolf Ridge Trail
Then East on Twentymile Trai
Then continue north on Long Hungry Ridge Traill
Camp at Gregory Bald Campsite at 8.7 miles
Then head west on Gregory Bald Trail
Then south on Wolf Ridge Trail back to Clingmans Dome parking lot I am changing the location because the road into the Forney Creek area closes on 30 November.
I hope that this is a nice replacement.
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Mansell Road Park and Ride
Alpharetta,
GA, 30076
34.042863,-84.341243
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4 Yes
1 Maybe
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Nov
27
7:00 AM
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2 attended (est.) –
5.001
Interested in backpacking some of the Appalachian Trail? My family and I plan to hike 32 miles over 3 days, from the Grayson Highlands State Park and the Wise Shelter on the AT, to the Partnership Shelter at the Mt. Rogers NRA Headquarters on VA Hwy 16. We plan to drive over on Thanksgiving Day itself and camp or stay somewhere locally there, to hit the trail early Friday morning. Here is the TENTATIVE itinerary: Thanksgiving - travel to Grayson Highland State Park, VA or area
Friday 11/27 - 12 miles from the Park to Wise Shelter, then to Hurricane Mountain Shelter
Saturday 11/28 - 9 miles from Hurricane to Trimpi Shelter
Sunday 11/29 - 11 miles from Trimpi to Partnership Shelter/Mt. Roger Hdqtrs/Hwy 16, and drive home. We will cross several roads, so you could join us late or leave us early at several places over these three days. The weather may be beautiful or brutal. It is the height of hunting season, so blaze orange is REQUIRED. The Park office opined that we should have no problems with hunters. The highest mountain we'll climb is less than 1,000' spread out over several miles and the distances per day might be considered short by many, but our daylight hours will be short and the hike will be considered STRENUOUS. You must carry all your own gear and food. Official web sites (with map and directions)--
http://www.dcr.virgi nia.gov/state_parks/gra.shtml
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/mr/
http://www.appalachiantrail.org/site/c.mqLTIYOwGlF/b.4850633/k.9733/Interactive_Map.htm Questions? Suggestions? Let me know.
Raymond "Rain Man" Myers
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0 Maybe
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Nov
21
7:00 PM
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2 attended (est.) –
5.001
I am planning on doing a 45 mile hike on the BMT. I plan on starting at Weaver Creek RD. which is near blue ridge and ending about a mile short of Springer MT. I am trying to get ready for a 3 day hike at the Stone Door and will post more details when I get back.
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2 Yes
0 Maybe
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Nov
6
8:00 AM
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10 attended (est.) –
5.005
Latest trip Summary as of 4 November 2009: 5.38 each for Group Campsite
10.00 Wilderness Permit per person
20.00 GRUB for on the way to and home
25.00 Canoe
15.00 Gas??? (27.00 to fill my tank) base on 4 people per veh (two vehicles)
2.00 parking (5.00 parking/gate fee for each vehicle) TOTAL PER PERSON: 77.38 DATES: 6, 7, 8 November 2009 DAY ONE: 0800 Depart Masha's house, Lawrenceville, GA to Stephen Foster State Park (299 miles approx 5.5 Hrs) Possible grub stop on way Approx. 1500 hrs. arrive Stephen Foster Park and group camp (1) night @ 43.00 for 2 campsites/8=$5.38 ea There are also trails to explore at this park DAY TWO: Wake up eat breakfast 0800 Pack up Rent (4) 2-man Canoes at 50.00 each/8=$25.00 ea from Stephen Foster Park Hit the water NLT 1000 hrs and Canoe the Big Water Trail 8 miles (upstream paddle) and camp on the platform on Big Water (see trip report as a link past thread) DAY THREE 0800 Wake up paddle 8 miles back (downstream), turn in gear, depart for home and a possible GRUB Stop on the way home.
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8 Yes
0 Maybe
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Oct
31
6:30 PM
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11 attended (est.) –
5.007
Can't wait to see everyone. We plan to have appetizers, snacks and desserts. If you would like something thrown on the grill, please bring your favorite item. Here's a running list / request. Just confirm if you are able to come and what you are bringing -- 404-218-9042. Thanks! Renee -- red wine / appetizer (seafood or hot appetizer?) Adam / Claudette -- beer and appetizer (chips and dip?) Dmitry -- white wine and appetizer Masha -- appetizer (cheese tray?) Karen -- veggie tray and dessert Ken -- beer and chicken wings We already have the following: soft drinks, spicy sausage, chocolate cupcakes, pigs in a blanket, tortilla chips and dip, potato skins.
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13 Yes
1 Maybe
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Oct
24
8:00 AM
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4 attended (est.) –
5.004
http://www.canoetennessee.com/map.htm Looks like 20 percent chance of rain on Saturday and none on Sunday!! Final Plan (If all agree) 1. Get up Saturday morning have breakfast at Karens.
2. Go to launch site Tennessee River front park http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&source=embed&msa=0&msid=105467286123319899108.000461d34585aeb42c915&ll=35.057058,-85.415225&spn=0.134266,0.390788&t=p
3. Paddle to Suck Creek STORE, bathroom, snack stretch http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&source=embed&msa=0&msid=105467286123319899108.000461d34585aeb42c915&ll=35.057058,-85.415225&spn=0.134266,0.390788&t=p
4. Paddle to LUNCH POT HOUSE, bathroom maybe explore http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&source=embed&msa=0&msid=105467286123319899108.000461d34585aeb42c915&ll=35.057058,-85.415225&spn=0.134266,0.390788&t=p
5.Paddle to camp site(PRENTICE COOPER STAE FOREST CAMP)http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&source=embed&msa=0&msid=105467286123319899108.000461d34585aeb42c915&ll=35.057058,-85.415225&spn=0.134266,0.390788&t=p
6. Paddle next morning to takout RACOON MOUNTAIN TVA RAMP hen go to Cracker Barrel and eat http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&source=embed&msa=0&msid=105467286123319899108.000461d34585aeb42c915&ll=35.057058,-85.415225&spn=0.134266,0.390788&t=p Here is the map we will follow and website if you would like to read more, pretty interesting. The canoe rental is now only 15.00 each.
My cell is 423 260 3603
there are more campsites along the route if we need to stop along the way....
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0 Maybe
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Oct
22
8:00 AM
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7 attended (est.) –
5.002
Hopefuly fall will be at its finest this weekend. We begin on the Slickrock Creek Trail, off of US129. Take the Ira Branch trail to the Stiff Knee then up the Fodder Stack and camp along the way. Next day continue up the Fodder stack to the Bob Stratton Bald trail then camp on top of the bald. Day three continue on the Bob Stratton Bald trail to Naked ground where we will pick up the Hoe Lead trail. In Saddie gap we will take the Hangover Lead South trail to the Big Fat then over to Slick Rock Creek trail where we will camp for the night. The last day we will head down Slick Rock Creek trail, 10 creek crossings, to the parking lot. If the water is too high or it is too cold there is an alternate route that avoids the creek crossings.
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5 Yes
0 Maybe
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Oct
9
7:00 AM
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2 attended (est.) –
5.001
Thru Oct 6th, I have four hikers signed up from various groups. Remember, it's possible to join us on the weekend and do part of the hike, if you'd like. I am cross-posting this from the Nashville Backpackers Meetup Group. If any Atlanta hikers would like to join us, feel free to speak up and contact me. (Raymond) These plans are tentative, so please feel free to speak up if you'd like to suggest a change. Also, because of all the road crossings, anyone could join (or leave) for part of the hike only, if they wanted or needed. 55 miles on the AT in central VA, from Roanoke to Glasgow, in three and a half days. 10/8 Thursday evening, drive to Roanoke/Daleville/Troutville, VA
10/9 Friday, hike 17 miles from Hwy 11 to Bobblets Gap Shelter
10/10 Sat, hike 13 miles to Bryant Ridge Shelter
10/11 Sun, hike 17 miles to Marble Springs campsite
10/12 Mon (Columbus Day), hike 8 miles to the James River and drive back home I figure that it would be easier for someone to get off work Friday than Tuesday. We would cross the Blue Ridge Parkway 12 times and go near at least one town during the hike, if someone needed to bail out (or wanted to join us late). I don't see any killer climbs on the profile map. I will arrange a shuttle with some local person, hopefully to shuttle our vehicle rather than us (unless we have two vehicles and do our own shuttling). I have hiked about 700 miles on the AT in recent years and a recent past female thru-hiker has already asked to go with me on this hike. This is considered a STRENUOUS hike, though with proper conditioning, an old fat guy (me!) can do it. You will be required to bring your own equipment, food, etc., and carry it on your own back, just in case there's any question of that. And yes, you will "go" in the woods. LOL I will check and if it is hunting season, you will need to wear some blaze orange. MeetUp demands I put in RSVP limits on number and cut-off date, but those are very flexible as far as I am concerned. Questions? Suggestions?
Rain Man
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0 Maybe
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Oct
3
9:00 AM
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4 attended (est.) –
5.001
David agreed to lead a shorter loop trip and I took liberty to move a bunch of folks from the longer loop to this one. Everyone is welcome to move from one group to another as they wish. The coordinates of Standing Indian Info Center (as I can read it from my map): 35.0784 N 83.5294 W Here's the plan! We're hiking Standing Indian starting on Saturday, 2 day option, 10 miles total (see map #2). We'll meet on Standing Indian Mountain for Saturday night rondevous with 1st group. See files for route map or Daivid may change. Meet at David's Apartment 9am.
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Georgetown Apts
Chamblee,
GA, 30341
33.868826,-84.282020
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4 Yes
0 Maybe
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Oct
2
7:00 PM
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6 attended (est.) –
4.502
Will be camping Friday night at the old girl scout camp, base of the Deep Gap Trail. The parking lot is at the end of the FS road that goes through Tate City and dead ends in NC. In the morning we will hike up the chimney Rock Trail to Case Knife Gap. Fill up on water at the spring, eat lunch then hoof it up the Standing Indian Connector Trail which is an extremely steep trail. At the top we will turn left and head SB on the AT to the top of Standing Indian where we will all meet up. The Standing Indian Connector trail is no longer blazed nor is it mentioned in any of the newer guide books that I know of. Next day we will continue SB on the AT to Deep Gap where we will head down the Deep Gap Trail back to the parking lot. The Deep Gap trail is every bit as steep as the Standing Indian Connector Trail only you are going down hill.
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